World war 1 begins

Archduke Franz Ferdinand supported Austria-Hungary's growth and dominance in the German Balkan Ottoman Serbian region.

Balkan

Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe? Ethnic groups began to gain independence. Russia moved in to seize land in the area. Great Britain began to colonize the region. Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.

Ethnic groups began to gain independence.

The graphic organizer shows the balance of power created by the alliance system in Europe prior to World War I. Which factor most affected the balance of power and led to the start of World War I? Territorial disputes in the Balkans led the Triple Alliance to attack the Triple Entente. Economic disputes in Europe led the Triple Entente to attack the Triple Alliance. Ethnic unrest in the Balkans and Ottoman Empire caused conflict between the alliances. Uprisings in many of the colonized regions of Africa caused conflict between the alliances.

Ethnic unrest in the Balkans and Ottoman Empire caused conflict between the alliances.

Why did Germany's attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail? France countered by creating the Triple Entente. France attacked Germany before the alliance was solidified. Russia felt threatened and attacked Germany. Austria-Hungary backed out of the alliance.

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

What countries comprised the Triple Alliance? Great Britain, Russia, France Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany France, Germany, Italy Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Which best explains why Great Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente? They hoped to help each other imperialize Africa and counter the power of the Triple Alliance on that continent. They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance. They wanted to prevent conflict in the Balkans and convince the Triple Alliance not to interfere in the region. They sought to surround Germany on two sides and convince the Triple Alliance not to expand its power.

They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.

Why were the Balkans called the "powder keg" of Europe? many of the Balkans' countries had nationalist independence movements many of the Balkans' countries were coveted by Austria-Hungary and Russia many of the Balkans' countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflict many of the Balkans' countries engaged in conflict with the Ottoman Empire

many of the Balkans' countries had nationalist independence movements

What did the Schlieffen Plan call for Germany to do? recruit its allies in the Triple Alliance to help fight a two-front war against Russia and France engage in lengthy battles against France on its western border and Russia on its eastern border quickly attack Russia, then turn back toward France before France could send troops to Germany quickly attack France, then turn back toward Russia before Russia could send troops to Germany

quickly attack France, then turn back toward Russia before Russia could send troops to Germany

Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I?Check all that apply. the expansion of armies through militarism the growth of capitalism through free markets the spread of nationalism through revolts the creation of alliances through treaties the influx of communism through dictatorships the increase of imperialism through conquests

the expansion of armies through militarism the spread of nationalism through revolts the creation of alliances through treaties the increase of imperialism through conquests

The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were formed through the signing of what.

treaties